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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1932

Page

4

Legal dispute over Supreme Court power to compel trial

In a continued discussion, NAS and Ferguson debate whether the Supreme Court can force the district court to proceed with the trial. Judge Robertson says the district court holds exclusive trial jurisdiction and can move ahead, while Crane urges gathering evidence first. Speer and others insist the court is ready to proceed if both sides want a trial.

Bpeer Supreme Court District Court Speer Belsona Crane Robertson Scores

Ferguson suit flags alleged fraud in governor race

The Fergusons accused Governor Sterling and aides of illegal and fraudulent voting, campaign finance violations, and improper influence from the highway department. They sought dismissal of Sterling’s contest and pursued mandamus while arguing the legislature alone could try the case. Supreme Court advised trial progress. timing risks loom for November 6.

Curtis Robertson Ferguson James ©. Ferguson Sterling Supreme Court McCallum District Court Highway Department Highway Commission Mra Fergusone Anothey Fergusons Supreme Cour

Flood Perils Valley Tow N Continues From Page One

Breasts bring relief to thousands of homeless persons as the Chiciscar river in Chihuahua City Mexico claims 18 lives and causes damage estimated at 5,000,000 pesos. Many residents flee to higher ground as crops and livestock suffer. Railways telegraph and telephone lines in the Rio Grande valley are disrupted. Torrential rain subsides and prospects point to fair skies.

Worsk Chihuahua City Mexico Chiciscar Jowar Rio Grande Valley

Pecos River Flood Stage Persists in Texas

Pecos River remains at flood stage with water overlevees and 155 foot depth. A flood gate at Barstow Dam washed out but did not cause major damage. No rain in 48 hours. Pecos roads open except the route to Carlsbad blocked by high water. indications are the river will recede soon.

Pecos River Prcos Texas Pecos Barstow Dam Carlsbad

Noted Astronomer Max Wolf Dies at 60 in Germany

HEIDELBERG Germany Oct 3 Professor Max Wolf director of the Kattigstuh observatory and a noted specialist in spectrum analysis and celestial photography died today aged 60 He discovered the Ameti fea nebula in the constellation of Oyanus in 1801.

Heidelberg Germany Max Wolf Kattigstuh Constellation Oyanus

750 Men Back at Work in Shops

Approximately 780 men were recalled to work today at the Atlantic Coast line shops in Rocky Mount North Carolina following several weeks of idle time. The return marks a restart of key operations with workers resuming shifts across multiple departments.

Rocky Mount Col Atlantic Coast Tne Ing Wndienes

Courtroom Tension As Convicts Refuse to Testify

In Jacksonville Florida a murder trial opens with more than 20 convicts summoned as state witnesses in the case of George W. Courson the warden and Bolomon Higginbotham guard of Sunbeam chaingang road camp over the death of Arthur Mallefert the convicts threaten a strike and misread court orders leading to a tense scene as prosecutors seek the electric chair if guilt is found and defense seeks innocence amid emotional proceedings and protectively noting anonymous threats against Courson and Higgins.

Jacksonville Fla INS George W. Courson Bolomon Higginbotham Sunbeam Chaingang Road Arhur Malleferi Westfield Ciry Cuit Circuit Court George Cooper Gibbs Charles (m. Durrance Courson Higginsbotham C. A. Everitt Julia Maillefert Willem B. H. Dickens Durrance Cloursor Higginbotham Guing

Man shoots bear with light rifle despite warnings

Bault Ste. Marie Ontario October reports Steve Pruce disregarded government bear warnings and fired a .22 caliber rifle at a bear near Ta bor on the Algoma Central railway. The bear stood upright and advanced. a single shot eight feet away dropped the animal, killing it. Mrs Pruce, frightened, handed the rifle to her husband.

Border Highway Open But Care Is Advised on Route

The San Antonio chamber of commerce highway department warns motorists traveling to El Faso to exercise caution due to high water. State Highway 3, The Border Highway, allows cars through to Alpine but may require re routing via Fort Davis. State Highway 27, The Old Spanish Trail, directs detours via San Angelo to Fort Stockton.

el Faso San Antonio Ab Satorn San Angelo Fort Stockton

Peace Assn to Elect Officers in San Antonio Meeting

The San Antonio Peace Association will meet Tuesday at 4 30 PM in the M M A. Dr Hirant B Harrison will preside as officers are elected.

Cuba Frees 103 Prisoners in Government Roundup

HAVANA October 3. The government rounded up 103 political prisoners recently pardoned by presidential decree. The move follows a decree by the president releasing detainees amid ongoing political tensions.

Cuba Havana

Dr Blosser’s Clearettes Promise Quick Relief for Asthma

Choking and straining sufferers are told that Dr Blosser’s Clearettes provide fast relief. The product claims to clear passages with a warm smoke, contains no tobacco or habit forming drugs, and is marketed as a safe option for asthma and wheeze sufferers, available at druggists.

Dr. Blesser Blosser

Gangland Has Own Doctors

CHICAGO October 3. Detective Chief William Schoemaker said gangsters maintain a medical corps with 22 physicians ready to treat wounded gangsters. Some doctors joined under threat, coerced at gunpoint, and warned not to talk, granting gangsters leverage over them.

Chicago Gangland Od Medical Corps William Schoemaker

Treasury receipts and duties for September totals

Treasury receipts for September 30 were 5 987 046.72 with expenditures 7 082 580.0 and balance 862 119 223.29. Customs duties for September were 25 935 089.90.

Treasury Washington, D. C

New Bank Gets More Deposits In City

South Texas Bank and Trash Company, born from City Central bank assets, continued steady business over three days. Deposits matched withdrawals as dividend checks were cashed for about 10 depositors, while bank officials work to finalize checking accounts and stock shares. President E. J. Miller said matters should settle within ten days.

South Texas Bank and ‘Trash Company Central Bank E. J. Miller

Officer Hurt in Nicaragua Clash Reported by Navy

Washington October 3 The navy said Lieut William Lea Ward Hu Mass was injured in a clash between Nicaraguan insurgents and the Guardia forces led by United States Marines. Twenty seven insurgents were killed during the week in fighting that followed four ambush attempts against Capt. Lewis B. Puller of West Point and Lieutenant Lee.

Washington, D. C Navy William @. Lea Ward Nicara Gian Atlye Guardia United States Guardia Lewis B. Puller West Point Lee

Jap Mobilization Reports Received

London dispatches claim unconfirmed reports say the Japanese army has begun mobilization and that more troops will embark for China within the next few days.

London Shanghai China

Socialists Raise One Third of National Campaign Fund

Washington D C One third of the $100000 net campaign fund has been raised, Marx Lewis treasurer announced today A radio appeal by Norman Thomas socialist candidate for president for funds brought several thousand dollars in contributions Lewis said

Washington, D. G

Rheumatic Pain Relief Promoted By German Remedy

An old advertisement touts a German remedy named Murky or Kurla claiming rapid relief from neuritis rheumatic pain. It promises total pain stops in days, urges purchase through drug stores, and notes non narcotic components with a bold guarantee. The copy repeats sensational claims of reclaiming life’s joy and quick results.

Nuits Ila Murtly Alanding Kurla

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